Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island essentials

Prince Edward Island's landscape is defined by dramatic red sandstone cliffs and a high concentration of historic lighthouses, including the circular brick Point Prim and the striped West Point. This selection highlights the island's maritime culture through sites like the 19th-century Farmers' Bank of Rustico and the scenic Covehead Harbour. Architectural landmarks range from the Tudor-style Dalvay-by-the-Sea to the unique Bottle Houses of Cape Egmont, while the island's culinary and artistic traditions are represented by the Charlottetown Farmers Market and the historic Victoria Playhouse.

Prince Edward Island Essentials — Map

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Point Prim Lighthouse

The Point Prim Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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West point

A 68-foot square-tapered tower featuring distinctive black and white horizontal stripes. Built in 1875, the structure houses a museum and a unique lighthouse inn.

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East Point lighthouse

East Point is a cape and an unincorporated community located at the easternmost extremity of Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Dalvay-by-the-Sea

Dalvay-by-the-Sea is a National Historic Site of Canada located on the north shore of Prince Edward Island at the eastern end of Prince…

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North Cape

The island's northernmost tip where the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait meet. The site features a natural reef, wind energy research turbines, and a coastal interpretive center.

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Cedar Dunes Provincial Park

Cedar Dunes Provincial Park is an ocean-front provincial park in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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The Bottle Houses

Three buildings constructed by Édouard Arsenault using over 25,000 recycled glass bottles. The site includes a six-gabled house, a tavern, and a chapel set in ornamental gardens.

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Charlottetown Farmers Market

A year-round Saturday market featuring local organic produce, PEI crafts, and international food stalls. It serves as a primary hub for island farmers and artisans.

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Farmers' Bank of Rustico

The Farmers' Bank of Rustico operated in the village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island, from 1864 to 1894.

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Covehead Lighthouse

A square-tapered wooden lighthouse located at Covehead Harbour within Prince Edward Island National Park. The current structure was built in 1975 to guide the local fishing fleet.

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The Links at Crowbush Cove

An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Thomas McBroom. The layout incorporates natural sand dunes and water hazards along the island’s north shore.

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Victoria Playhouse

Prince Edward Island’s longest-running little theatre, located in the historic Victoria Hall. It hosts a seasonal program of contemporary plays and musical performances.

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Poin Prim Chowderhouse

A seaside restaurant located at the tip of Point Prim. It specializes in traditional seafood chowder, steamed mussels, and fresh local oysters with views of the Northumberland Strait.

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